Unit 2.8 Subprograms definitions

Question 1

What is a subprogram?

Answer 1

It’s a self-contained block of code that performs a specific task. It can be called by the main subprogram or other subprograms when it’s needed.

Question 2

What is a procedure?

Answer 2

Its a subprogram that does not return a value

Question 3

What is a function?

Answer 3

Its a subprogram that returns a value

Question 4

What is an argument?

Answer 4

It’s a piece of data that is provided as an input to a subprogram

Question 5

What is a local variable?

Answer 5

a variable that can be used only from within the subprogram. (local variable is destroyed when the subprogram is finished).

Question 5

What is a parameter?

Answer 5

a variable that represents an argument in a subprogram.

Question 6

What is a global variable?

Answer 6

It’s a variable that can be accessed from anywhere in the main programs, including subprograms